I did not get to ride yesterday because I signed up for a concealed carry class. I usually have a gun within reach...particularly when riding because I live and ride in rural areas.
I made up for missing my ride yesterday. I rode for an h... Read more

It has been a little over a year since I have really blogged about life, exercise, etc. In that time I have buried my dads' dog, as well as my mother and father-in-law. It has been one heck of a roller coaster ride and I am starting to get my ... Read more

For those of you that know me, you know that I was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that has been kicking my butt for the last 6 months or so. The medication is finally starting to level the playing field but I dont feel up to par a... Read more

My birthday is quickly approaching. I keep trying to ignore that fact but the inevitable will happen. My husband got an appointment with my tattoo artist and here is my new ink. It is done by the same artist that did a lizard playing golf on my... Read more

When I first joined Spark People, I was in the middle of losing weight, learning how to swim and how to become a triathlete while balancing a job, kids, and elderly parents. Several thing have changed. My kids are now in college, my father pas... Read more

This last weekend White Sands Missile Range in White Sands New Mexico hosted a duathlon. The first run, on a nice dirt road (sandy, rocky in spots) was 7K, the bike was 28K and the last run was a 5K.
The weather was perfect, very little breez... Read more

Last Sunday, my cycling buddy Maggie took me on this hike. It took about seven hours and it was absolutely breathtaking. Despite the bear sign and mountain lion tracks, the day was carefree and perfect. Enjoy the pictures.
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